This semester was definitely insane. That's the best way to put it. From working insane hours at the store, to having insane homework loads, to missing an insane amount of class for Mock Trial, it's easy to say that things were just a little crazy over here in Fresno.

So let's look back at the pros and cons of my first semester here.

Pro: I'd be lying if I said I was excited to start college. Fresno State was not my first choice, but the full-ride scholarship opportunity was something I couldn't pass up. Though I was disappointed to lose out on my dream school, having the chance to talk with other honors students and counselors helped me figure out what I want to do with my undergrad and grad school. Two months into college I added a double major and minor (I'm now a political science and econ double with a math minor) and set my sights on grad school at NYU or Georgetown for a dual degree JD and Ph.D. program. It sounds like a lot of work, but figuring out where I'm going is a serious PRO for me.

Con: My grades weren't as stellar as I'd been hoping. Working 35+ hours a week and taking twenty units along with extra curriculars is NOT a good idea, ladies. Learn from my mistakes. I didn't have any crazy academic screw-ups, but I wasn't as happy as I'd like.

Pro: I love the mock trial team here. My old high school coach coaches here too, so he roped me into joining at Fresno State. Because of MT, I've been able to travel to Arizona, LA, and Seattle already as a freshman, and I'm going to Vegas and Davis next semester. Not only that, but I'm doing WELL. I love my team (we spent the entire weekend in Seattle singing the Wicked soundtrack and eating junk food) and I even got an outstanding attorney award! It's ridiculously fun, even if it drives me crazy sometimes.

Con: I wasn't nearly as social as I'd have liked. Because of my crazy hours at work and practice, I didn't put as much time into meeting people as I wish I had, and it feels like I missed out on fun more than I should have.

It's kind of ridiculous how fast this semester went by. In a few weeks I'll be starting all over again, with new professors, new classes, and new chances to screw up or do amazingly. Wish me luck!